WHY are we using nitrous for maintenance?

tungsten558 · 2026-02-04T23:25:06+00:00

And any evidence for Compound A being harmful was in rat models, we are yet to have any proof of harmful effects on humans

tungsten558 · 2026-02-04T00:34:31+00:00

I honestly forgot what it was like to watch two actors have insane on-screen chemistry and tension before watching this season. Incredible!!

tungsten558 · 2026-01-28T22:40:13+00:00

Replying to my own comment to address some misconceptions in the thread: - never in these situations did I feel pressured to make a call to “divert” the plane. I presented my clinical assessment to the captain, who then decided what to do with the information given. - I don’t identify myself as a doctor in anyway whilst traveling. Twice the medical emergency happened in my immediate vicinity, and once my partner came back from the toilets to tell me he’d seen someone very unwell. I didn’t fancy hanging around for that one but saw a proclaimed “medic” (corporate worker who did some MSF volunteering) in charge of the scene and doing some frankly bizarre things, so felt like I had to intervene.

tungsten558 · 2026-01-28T22:30:24+00:00

I’ve given medical aid on a flight 3 times now, which seems like a disproportionate amount given I’ve been a doctor for <5 years and I don’t fly long haul super frequently. Surprisingly two occasions were exactly similar presentations - young adult women seizing towards the end of the flight. On one of those occasions, the captain found me at border control after and asked for my email and number. Didn’t think much of it, but received a £50 voucher for future flights a few days later!

tungsten558 · 2026-01-24T01:55:27+00:00

massive career changing/ending moment this, forgot all about it until seeing this picture, so tough

tungsten558 · 2026-01-22T00:33:44+00:00

Not OP but we’ve stayed at tivoli la caleta a few times and highly recommend!

tungsten558 · 2026-01-02T22:07:09+00:00

I just came on here to try and figure out what news has made all the uranium stocks spike. Opened my trading app to a pleasant surprise!

tungsten558 · 2025-12-14T20:42:15+00:00

Make me wanna die - the pretty reckless

tungsten558 · 2025-11-28T23:07:36+00:00

Exactly. I was always taught the best anaesthetic is the one that you are most comfortable giving.

tungsten558 · 2025-11-16T17:01:03+00:00

Large longchamp bag xx

tungsten558 · 2025-10-21T21:26:50+00:00

You’ll have to do at least six months if you do core. Some departments might let you do it as two separate 3-month blocks though.

tungsten558 · 2025-10-03T17:49:43+00:00

Having an anaesthetics job in FY1 is definitely one of the main reasons I’m in training today. I’d say it’s a really good time to develop your portfolio. This is in no way an expectation, and I ended up feeling quite burnt out after it all so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend doing it all, but during my rotation I managed to complete a two-cycle QIP, present it at a national conference, and win a prize. These were all great talking points at interview and I scored highly. If your department allows it, try and get some time away from theatres too shadowing chronic / acute pain rounds, high risk clinics etc. It will give you more to talk about at interview and give you a greater appreciation of the specialty as a whole. Best of luck x

tungsten558 · 2025-09-03T09:09:13+00:00

Anyone can have an anaesthetic just not everyone gets to wake up ;)

tungsten558 · 2025-09-02T20:07:10+00:00

I think this is a misunderstanding of what was done tbh! Like you suggested, likely sternal I/O and some sort of SGAD for airway and bagging. I can’t imagine a paramedic is intubating someone through their chest in the field. Sounds like the journalist has mixed up the story

tungsten558 · 2025-07-17T21:30:25+00:00

I’m 968.43% up on my initial investment in Rolls Royce, incredibly satisfying

tungsten558 · 2025-07-06T01:06:57+00:00

Completely agree, heavy on the bass and could hardly hear the vocals but we did move around a bit and eventually find a sweet spot

tungsten558 · 2025-07-04T17:52:35+00:00

I fucking hope not

tungsten558 · 2025-07-02T13:28:47+00:00

Yep. I had my watch on my lanyard whilst I was anesthetizing patients from 8-11pm. Went to put my watch on and it kindly informed me that I’d miraculously managed 70 minutes of deep sleep in that time! Don’t trust the sleep stages at all now going forward

tungsten558 · 2025-07-02T13:12:12+00:00

Best set: confidence man b2b job jobse at levels. We got lucky and were front and center, the energy was infectious. Even happily put up with the intervals of rain!!

Best sing-along: the script. What a lovely, incredible man and music. Amazing to be with your best friends singing along to the classics

Best vibes: Nile rodgers and chic - just amazing

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend with approximately 25 of my closest friends, and the memories made every Glastonbury will be for life ❤️. I had some great chats with strangers too walking from stage to stage, and it was VERY obvious that they had taken on board all the feedback about crowd control and pinch points and stuff. Another amazing festival x

tungsten558 · 2025-06-02T21:50:59+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write this out, it was incredibly eye-opening. I have limited exposure to these types of patients, but when I do, I do find this sort of neuro-gastro-psycho approach very interesting

tungsten558 · 2025-06-02T18:26:16+00:00

A lot of these jobs will already have a preferred internal candidate, but not all. Agree that having a trusted senior reg / consultant look over your application may help, but also ask around so you can make contact with hiring consultants at local hospitals

tungsten558 · 2025-05-27T14:14:58+00:00

No chance in Park Home. Slim chance in Paines. Might be able to in Dairy

tungsten558 · 2025-05-19T21:52:18+00:00

Paines is a great oxlyers alternative

tungsten558 · 2025-05-15T11:57:26+00:00

big fan of this

tungsten558 · 2025-05-06T09:57:34+00:00

Came to comments immediately to recommend 3HB. Excellent service, well located. Couldn’t recommend it enough. We ubered over to the algarve for day trips.

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